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Arjuna Awardee Rubina Francis Opens Up On Paris 2024 Comeback

By IANS News January 24, 2025 • 14:14 PM View: 735

Arjuna Awardee Rubina Francis: Paris Paralympics Games 2024 bronze medalist Rubina Francis expressed her feelings on being conferred with the Arjuna Award recently for her achievements at both national and international level.

Francis recently appeared on the House of Glory podcast, an initiative by the Gagan Narang Sports Foundation. The star has established herself as a prominent figure in para shooting, particularly in the Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 category.

Building on her successful track record, Rubina secured her place to represent India at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris and then went on to win her first Olympics medal- a bronze.

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